Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 10'6" 1996 edition of 500

1996 edition of 500

Don't miss out on this classic pre-fire Leonard model - one of their most popular models and a fine example

The rod has a lovely classic medium action

Light yellow wraps with brown at the ferrules and a band of deep red at the keeper

The rod was made in 1996 and dubbed the "Wind River" model

Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Early 5/0 Size Fly Reel 10'6" 1996 edition of 500For sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel made for Colonel William Cutting of Pittsfield, Mass. Made in 1890 (before it was called the Restigouche model, which was coined circa 1911). In this time period, the model was referred to as the "Celebrated Salmon and Grilse Click Reel". In the late 1800s this size (4 3 8" diameter) was designated as 5 0 (became size 6 0 circa 1911). The reel is in excellent original